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Convenience is different

August 24, 2026
Dean Harris
Head of Co-op Media Network

In this episode of The Retail Media Show, Steve Gray speaks to Dean Harris, Head of Co-op Media Network, about how Co-op is building a differentiated retail media proposition around convenience, customer understanding and commercial growth.

Dean shares how Co-op has approached retail media as a broader growth opportunity rather than simply another advertising revenue stream. He discusses the importance of building internal alignment, understanding the customer and creating an offer that reflects what makes Co-op distinctive.

In this episode:
  • How Co-op is differentiating its retail media proposition around convenience
  • Why customer understanding should sit at the heart of retail media
  • Building internal alignment before launching and scaling a media network
  • The role of first-party data in creating value for brands and customers
  • Why retail media should contribute to wider retailer growth
  • How retailers and brands can collaborate more effectively
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